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You are Enough: Words of Encouragement from Roger Ramsukh and Dave Hingsburger

You are Enough: Words of Encouragement from Roger Ramsukh and Dave Hingsburger

Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Achievement Unlocked: 12K in the EBA

Achievement Unlocked: 12K in the EBA

Happy September!  September typically invokes images of back to school and getting ready for fall. As of today, for the ...
Congratulations to Dr. Diane Potts

Congratulations to Dr. Diane Potts

Last year, in Cleveland, the NADSP thanked Dave Hingsburger with our inaugural “Gratitude Award”, given to an individual who has ...
Words of Encouragement from Drew Smith

Words of Encouragement from Drew Smith

Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Words of Encouragement from Barbara Merrill

Words of Encouragement from Barbara Merrill

Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic ...
2020 Moving Mountains Award

2020 Moving Mountains Award

The NADSP, on behalf of our partner organizations, the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota and the ...
Words of Encouragement from Jacquie Dillard-Foss

Words of Encouragement from Jacquie Dillard-Foss

Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Words of Encouragement from John Dickerson

Words of Encouragement from John Dickerson

Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Words of Encouragement from Ramu Iyer

Words of Encouragement from Ramu Iyer

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!

Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!

This week we are taking a moment to introduce you to our newest board members Dr. Monica McCall, Jesse Smathers ...
How to Become a Frontline Initiative Guest Editor

How to Become a Frontline Initiative Guest Editor

Get paid for expertise as a DSP! Become a Frontline Initiative Guest Editor The Editors of Frontline Initiative are seeking one ...
Words of Encouragement from Liz Weintraub

Words of Encouragement from Liz Weintraub

Celebrating 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with Liz Weintraub The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 4: How do we convey what’s going on with people supported?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 4: How do we convey what’s going on with people supported?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
Words of Encouragement from Ann Hardiman

Words of Encouragement from Ann Hardiman

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 3: What do we need to hear as a field?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 3: What do we need to hear as a field?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 5: What do we need to do to change the narrative?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 5: What do we need to do to change the narrative?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 2: Is your company committed to changes and supporting you?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 2: Is your company committed to changes and supporting you?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
The Veil Has Been Lifted

The Veil Has Been Lifted

Despite federal law and court decisions over the past 30 years, the ongoing battle fought by people with disabilities seeking to fulfill their human and ...
Words of Encouragement from Val Bradley

Words of Encouragement from Val Bradley

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 1: What prompted you to speak up?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 1: What prompted you to speak up?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...